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2001 Chrysler Sebring: Problems, Recalls and MPG

What this means

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, most recently filed June 2016. Owners have filed 387 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine and engine cooling.

Data summary generated from official records. Methodology Data: NHTSA, DOT, EPA · Refreshed Oct 6, 2026
Recalls 9campaigns 3 air bag · 2 seat · 1 power train Source: NHTSA Complaints 387filed Owner reports, 1997–2006 shown Source: NHTSA ODI Fuel economy 23mpg combined $2,840/yr at this week's prices Source: EPA · EIA Specs 2.4 L 4-cyl· 5-speed manual 10 engine and transmission configurations Source: NHTSA vPIC
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Recalls (9)

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Check whether yours was repaired with NHTSA's free VIN lookup ↗

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Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 16V401000 Filed Jun 3, 2016

Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2001-2002 Chrysler Sebring and Dodge Stratus vehicles, equipped with beige interiors. The affected vehicles were previously repaired for a recall issue using an incorrect part. The incorrect part may not prevent the passenger side sun visor from detaching if the passenger frontal air bag deploys and the passenger side sun visor is folded down in a certain position.
Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
Chrysler will notify the affected owners. Dealers will install the correct tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began July 26, 2016, owners will be sent a second email when parts are available. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403.
1.6% repairedof 16,315 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 16V401000
Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 15V338000 Filed Jun 2, 2015

Sun Visor May Detach During Air Bag Deployment

Air bags · frontal · passenger side · inflator module
Official NHTSA text
Summary
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is recalling certain model year 2000-2005 Eclipse vehicles manufactured April 5, 1999, to December 17, 2004, 2001-2005 Eclipse Spyder vehicles manufactured January 19, 2000, to March 18, 2005, 2001-2005 Chrysler Sebring vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 21, 2005, and 2001-2005 Dodge Stratus vehicles manufactured April 17, 2000, to February 22, 2005. In the affected vehicles, the passenger side sun visor may be folded down in such a position that, if the passenger frontal air bag deploys, the passenger side sun visor may detach.
Consequence
If the passenger side sun visor detaches and is propelled rearward, there is an increased risk of occupant injury.
Remedy
MMNA will notify their owners, and Chrysler will notify the Chrysler and Dodge owners. Dealers will install a tether strap to retain the passenger sun visor, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2015. Owners may contact MMNA customer service at 1-888-648-7820. MMNA's number for this recall is SR-15-005. Chrysler and Dodge owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R30.
3.6% repairedof 443,442 vehicles
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 15V338000
Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V011002 Filed Jan 16, 2001

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/TRANSMISSION HOSE

Power train · automatic transmission · cooling unit and lines
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSIONS. A HOSE MANUFACTURING PROCESS ALLOWED THE REINFORCEMENT YARD TO BREACH THE INNER LAYER OF SOME AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION HOSES WEAKENING THE INNER WALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID.
Consequence
FLUID LEAKAGE FROM THE COOLER HOSES CAN CAUSE TRANSAXLE DRIVEABILITY PROBLEMS AND SMOKE IF THE OIL CONTACTS THE FRONT EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSAXLE OIL COOLER HOSES. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 9, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported28,439 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V011002
Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 01V005002 Filed Jan 8, 2001

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS

Seats
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. A NUMBER OF INCORRECT DRIVER SIDE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS WERE INSTALLED INTO VEHICLES.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE BOLTS MAY NOT PROPERLY SECURE THE SEAT AND COULD CAUSE INCREASED INJURY TO THE DRIVER OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SEAT MOUNTING BOLTS AND THEN REPLACE THE BOLTS IF NECESSARY. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 5, 2001. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT DAIMLERCHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
Repair progress not yet reported20 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 01V005002
Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V366000 Filed Nov 9, 2000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FMVSS 225/CHILD SEAT ANCHOR

Child seat
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, PICKUP TRUCKS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 225, "CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHORAGE SYSTEMS." SOME OF THE OWNER'S MANUALS FOR THESE VEHICLES ARE MISSING INSTRUCTIONS THAT PROVIDE A STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURE, INCLUDING DIAGRAMS, FOR PROPERLY ATTACHING A CHILD RESTRAINT SYSTEM'S TETHER STRAP TO THE TETHER ANCHORAGE.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, THE CHILD SEAT MAY NOT BE PROPERLY ATTACHED INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY TO THE CHILD.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH AN ADDENDUM TO THE OWNER'S MANUALS.
Repair progress not yet reported1,211,756 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V366000
Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V320002 Filed Oct 27, 2000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/FUEL RETURN HOSE

Fuel system, gasoline · delivery · hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE OUTER LAYER ONLY OF THIS 3-LAYER FUEL RETURN HOSE DOES NOT CONTAIN THE DESIRED OZONE PROTECTION DUE TO A PROCESSING ERROR.
Consequence
THIS HOSE IS CONSIDERED TO BE INADEQUATE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN HOSE.
Repair progress not yet reported3,480 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V320002
Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V306000 Filed Oct 12, 2000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/PASSENGER AIR BAGS

Air bags · frontal
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. PASSENGER AIR BAGS WERE BUILT WITH SUSPECT ALUMINUM EXTRUSION SECTIONS WHICH MAY NOT RETAIN THE AIR BAG DOOR DURING AN AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT EVENT.
Consequence
A SEPARATED AIR BAG DOOR COULD INJURE A VEHICLE OCCUPANT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PASSENGER SIDE AIR BAG.
Repair progress not yet reported419 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V306000
Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V299002 Filed Oct 2, 2000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR

Engine and engine cooling · engine
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE HARNESS FOR THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR COULD COME IN CONTACT WITH A NEW PROTECTIVE SHIELD CAUSING A GROUNDED CIRCUIT.
Consequence
PROLONGED WIRING HARNESS CONTACT WITH THE HEAT SHIELD WILL CAUSE THE WIRING INSULATION TO WEAR AND EVENTUALLY TO GROUND OUT. THIS COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO DIE-OUT, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL RE-ROUTE THE CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR HARNESS.
Repair progress not yet reported554 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V299002
Listed for 2001 Chrysler Sebring. Not checked against your VIN.
Recall 00V278000 Filed Sep 18, 2000

DAIMLERCHRYSLER/SILENCER PAD BOND

Structure · frame and members · underbody shields
Official NHTSA text
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THROUGH DEGRADATION OF THE BOND BETWEEN THE SILENCER PAD AND A SHEET METAL PANEL (QUARTER INNER UPPER), THE PAD MAY FALL ONTO THE MAP LIGHT LOCATED IN THE REAR SEATING AREA NEAR THE C-PILLAR TRIM PANEL (LH AND RH). THIS CONTACT COULD CAUSE THE PAD TO MELT, CREATING A HOT SMELL AND/OR SMOKE DURING LONG PERIODS OF ILLUMINATION.
Consequence
SMOKE INHALATION COULD BE HARMFUL TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE INSULATION PAD FROM BEHIND BOTH REAR MAP LIGHTS.
Repair progress not yet reported4,504 vehicles potentially affected
Manufacturer report to NHTSA · Source: US DOT recall completion data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026
Check your VIN on NHTSA or ask a dealer to check campaign 00V278000

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Owner complaints (387)

387 complaints filed with NHTSA (owner reports, not verified findings). The engine and engine cooling is mentioned most often.

30involved a crash
7involved a fire
31injuries reported
2deaths reported

As reported by owners in their complaints. These are reports, not NHTSA findings.

Most-reported components

Complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2001 Chrysler Sebring, by component (top 10). One complaint can list several components, so these add up to more than 387.Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints · Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 · Report a data error

How 2001 compares with other Sebring years

Best and worst Sebring years →
287 319 264 172 387 358 74 292 132 197
1997199819992000200120022003200420052006
This year (2001)Other yearsStill collecting reports

Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Owners are still filing reports for recent model years, so these counts will grow. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.

Fuel economy: up to 23 mpg combined

23
mpg combined
20
city
27
highway
EPA annual fuel cost
$2,900
CO₂ tailpipe
386 g/mi
EPA class
Compact Cars

What it costs you to run

$2,840per year
$237per month
652gallons a year

Miles ÷ 23 mpg × $4.354 (EIA US average regular, week of Oct 5, 2026, all taxes included). Source: EPA · EIA.

EPA label estimates from lab tests; your mileage will vary.

Specs by configuration

2001 Chrysler Sebring configurations with EPA data
Engine · transmissionDriveCity / Hwy / CombEPA $/yrCO₂ g/mi
2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive20 / 27 / 23$2,900386
2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive18 / 25 / 21$3,200423
3 L 6-cyl · 5-speed manualFront-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,200423
2.7 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,200423
2.4 L 4-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive18 / 28 / 21$3,200423
2.7 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive18 / 26 / 21$3,200423
3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$3,350444
3 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$3,350444
2.7 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$3,350444
2.7 L 6-cyl · 4-speed automaticFront-Wheel Drive17 / 25 / 20$3,350444

Source: EPA fuel economy data, retrieved Oct 6, 2026. Configurations are listed when EPA and NHTSA records match.

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2001 Chrysler Sebring FAQ

How many recalls does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring have?

NHTSA lists 9 recall campaigns: 16V401000 (air bag), 15V338000 (air bag), 01V011002 (power train), 01V005002 (seat), 00V366000 (seat), 00V320002 (fuel system), 00V306000 (air bag), 00V299002 (engine), 00V278000 (structure). Use NHTSA's VIN lookup to see whether a specific car was repaired.

What are the most common 2001 Chrysler Sebring problems?

Owners filed 387 complaints with NHTSA. Engine and engine cooling (156), Air bags (50), Suspension (39) are mentioned most. These are owner reports, not verified findings.

What mpg does the 2001 Chrysler Sebring get?

EPA rates the 2.4 L 4-cyl · 5-speed manual version at 20 city, 27 highway and 23 combined mpg. Other configurations are listed in the fuel economy section.

How does the 2001 Sebring compare with other years?

Among the 1997–2006 Chrysler Sebring model years at least five years old, the 2003 drew the fewest complaints (74) and the 2001 the most (387). The 2001 drew 387. Counts are owner reports, not failure rates.

How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes

Processing

  • Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
  • Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.

Limitations

  • Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
  • Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
  • Recent model years are still collecting reports.

Review

Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.

Changelog

  • 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.
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